Hunting Cold Weather Turkeys in the Tennessee Mountains/ Spring Turkey Hunt

[@andrewmagee4452]

You’ve got the right mindset! I’d rather see a man do it like I do without decoys in the hardwoods anyday!!

[@Hogmister11]

To each of their own I guess…I like it both ways…im not a fan of reaping tho… Thanks for watching

[@andrewmagee4452]

@@Hogmister11 absolutely. Reaping shouldn’t be legal for safety reasons if nothing else.

[@Hogmister11]

Yeah I’ve done it before and it didn’t do anything for me… I ain’t gonna hate on anybody that enjoys to do it that way but to me personally it feels like I’ve cheated the birds life… completely takes away all of their senses and like you said, it’s dangerous as well….but I do like to use stationary decoys in the woods sometimes for videoing purposes or if I’m hunting with my family or hunting with my bow…I have spooked a lot of birds with Decoys as well, them public birds catch on to them stationary decoys pretty quick…anyway, thanks for following… got a lot more content coming 👍🏻

[@Hogmister11]

What if it’s not ? 🤷🏻‍♂️… Ive done been down that road before…it’s easier to tag em with an extra shot than to tackle it lol … Thanks for watching

[@Hogmister11]

I’ve been running with that gun after gobblas since I was big enough to shoulder one…consider myself lucky I guess lol

[@NativeOutdoorswithDavisJones]

Congratulations! It’s nothing like turkey hunting.

[@Hogmister11]

THANKS , and I agree 💯

[@relyoncornerstone1493]

Good to see your Back Justin. Your videos capture the excitement of what turkey hunting is all about. In a world of crazy this is my sanctuary

[@Hogmister11]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@michaelwalker7067]

its wonderful to hear a hunter give thanks to the Lord Jesus for a great hunt for in all things we should be thankful hope you have a great season buddy!!

[@Hogmister11]

Always 🙏🏻… Thanks for watching, good luck this season

[@scotttomlinson5689]

That was a hard hunt for sure! Tough E. Tn. Mountain hunting. Awesome!

[@Hogmister11]

✊🏻

[@eugeneconner6934]

Enjoyed the video as always. Congratulations on a beautiful turkey an hunt

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks Eugene

[@matthewjohnson4957]

Awesome. You need your own show. Hope your youtube blows up!

[@Hogmister11]

I appreciate it Matt‼️

[@richardgreen5890]

Sleeping in my truck while it's raining has always been the best sleep ever.When the rain quits it seems the turkey are eager to answer and come.I think they know they are behind and want to catch up.

[@Hogmister11]

I agree … I love hunting after a rain especially if that sun pops out

[@zacheryramey5963]

That was exciting, I thought for sure he was done,great video, thanks for sharing.

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@z06ix]

Love your videos, natural and realistic... keep up the great work brother....

[@Hogmister11]

Appreciate it , Thanks for watching

[@danielholchin6477]

Great video. Very good audio of the drumming

[@Hogmister11]

Thank you

[@brucemartin9006]

Love your ‘big-picture’ attitude and perspective. Great hunt

[@Hogmister11]

🙏🏻 Thanks for watching

[@wdtaut5650]

5:39 Sounds like you are not alone in the woods this morning.

[@Hogmister11]

lol and they let it be known that I wasn’t alone 🦉🦉🦉🦉

[@jacksoncraddock7264]

Like a person is making those owl hoots? No way

[@Hogmister11]

They were real owls 👍🏻

[@tonycollins8178]

Didn’t know till the other day that I was was working with your brother-in-law lol told him to tell ya we was gonna be need a video soon..once again didn’t disappoint great video an good luck this spring

[@Hogmister11]

Lol he ain’t worth a quarter…..just kiddin… yeah he was telling me about you the other day. Appreciate ya following 👍🏻

[@tonycollins8178]

Yea he’s a pretty good feller when he’s asleep lol an no problem buddy

[@jeffstamps5159]

Great job Justin! Really enjoy ur vids .Appreciate all ur hard work ,good luck this season.

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks Jeff, good luck to you as well

[@Gokywildcats11]

Man your passion for turkey and deer is at the highest level

[@Hogmister11]

I sure do love it man, thanks for watching

[@tiffshew6337]

Awesome content bud you put a lot of work in the hunts and video and it shows. I've been chasing turkeys for over 30 years in big south fork and Daniel Boone my health and knee keeps me from been aggressive turkey hunter but you evolve over time to a different hunter with age because the passion is still there. It's a different feeling when you get one in big woods.

[@Hogmister11]

I Appreciate that….and I agree with you 💯 that’s why I take nothing for granted, every hill I climb I all appreciate because I know i won’t be able to do it forever.

[@tannerking9030]

My day just got better after seeing this on my video recommendations, I’m ready for Turkey season in TN!

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks for watching man, good luck this season

[@richardgreen5890]

Glad to see you out there 1 on 1.If it was easy,, everybody would join in,,and it's crowded enough now days.😊

[@Hogmister11]

I agree with ya there ricky

[@guntergamecalls9689]

Great filming and calling. Enjoyed watching!

[@Hogmister11]

I Appreciate it man

[@GMan-cp6sc]

Congrats from Bama……. Great hunt…….🦃🦉🇺🇸✝️

[@Hogmister11]

Appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@mattd8411]

Awesome video man. Not everyone understands the work work goes into a public bird. But I wouldn't have it much other ways. Nice bird. Hard hunting them open woods and moving and videoing.

[@Hogmister11]

I appreciate it man and yes those public birds do hit a little different… thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@mikehardaway11]

Great stuff brother! Can’t wait to get back out there.

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks man good luck

[@johndavenport4656]

hey newly subscribed!!! LOVE the content! you definitely put your time in! cant wait to see more!

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks man… I enjoy sharing my hunts.. Thanks for following 🙏🏻

[@bs431980]

Glad to see u upload!! Spring is on its way !!

[@Hogmister11]

✊🏻 won’t be long now !

[@timpike8053]

Fine job, the effort required to video right sure makes one appreciate the Cuz Strickland’s and Dave Owens and Hunting the public fellers👍🦃

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks and Yes they don’t get enough credit… so much discipline and extra work involved to video a hunt

[@rogerhook8002]

Hope you stay healthy until you're 72 and have as many hunts as I have. The filming is nice...thanks for the effort to share through video. I look as forward to this spring as all the young turks and wish for all a fun and safe turkey season. Should hear the first gobbles in about six weeks. It's headed our way.

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks Roger it won’t be long! Good luck this season 👍🏻

[@christophermiller9125]

" I'm healthy, I'm turkey hunting what more do you want?" Words to live by. Amen brother! You make a t-shirt like that I'll buy two of them. P.S. (Of course Jesus)

[@Hogmister11]

Dang you just sparked an idea 💡 I’ll keep that in mind .. appreciate the follow 👍🏻

[@timdoyal5]

The amount of effort required to put this on video is unbelievable. Thanks for doing it I really enjoyed watching.

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks for acknowledging that Tim, a lot of people don’t realize the discipline and work it takes to video a hunt. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@dabaird12]

Getting the fever and it January 👍👍🦃

[@Hogmister11]

Lol me too man, we’ve got a long ways to go…

[@michellemorgan6295]

Just found your channel great hunt

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks for watching…I’ve got a lot more content coming…gonna post a video once a week until season starts 👍🏻

[@Pennebaker1]

Hardwoods no decoys! A hunter who enjoys a challenge!

[@Hogmister11]

Chasing public land birds in the hardwoods without decoys really hits home for me but there is a lot of ways you can do it and I love them all as long as it’s legal …except for reaping, not a fan of that 👍🏻… Thanks for watching

[@realrussclarke]

Nice hunt congrats

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks Russ

[@wesventures6426]

Awesome video! Can’t wait for season to get rolling here in WI! I love the concept of camping in the front seat like that on public land! I do the same thing but I sleep in the backseat it’s super easy and convenient! Great bird and good luck to ya this season!👍🏻

[@Hogmister11]

Thank you I switched to a smaller truck this year so I’ve gotta figure something out with the sleeping situation. Appreciate you watching and good luck this season 👍🏻

[@wesventures6426]

@@Hogmister11 Thank you! 🦃I have a 1500 silverado and I’m about 6’ but for some reason I’m able to sprawl out in the backseat pretty comfortably 😂 I have it pretty decked out for my liking and I have thicker seat covers and some blankets and I never wake up sore! I actually enjoy the fact that you can literally camp out in the woods with the birds before the next day hunt! Cook a little meal and get some good night rest right outta the truck! I hope your able to figure something out so you can camp! I personally am not a fan of toppers so I like the fact of sleeping right in the cab. I’m hoping to make some cool vids for the 2023 season. New subscriber and I’ll be waiting for future vids!👍🏻

[@Hogmister11]

@@wesventures6426 I appreciate you subscribing, I’m gonna post a video once a week until season arrives, good luck to you this season 👍🏻

[@wesventures6426]

@@Hogmister11 Thank ya sir! You as well!🦃💥👍🏻

[@mikealrichards508]

Awesome to see another video ! Thanks for sharing PS - My 1st trip to TN last year and that 1st couple mornings was a brutally cold atv ride in. Congratulations man Love it !

[@Hogmister11]

Yes felt more deer season season lol .. thanks for watching ✊🏻

[@jeffsizemore6869]

Great video

[@Hogmister11]

🙏🏻

[@pablogonzalez3463]

Justin, this was an amazing video! A lot of learning for us new hunters. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, and all the editing effort to provide a quality experience. Is it spring yet? By the way, last year I killed my first turkey ever, and my young son at 10 years old also killed his first turkey, in the same hunt we doubled. Using your River Bottom mouth call.

[@Hogmister11]

That’s great to hear man, I’m glad they helped y’all be successful. I appreciate you watching.

[@donprater2754]

Nice.

[@bryandonahue4347]

I believe that first bird was a Jake.

[@Hogmister11]

Yep it was a super Jake

[@Regularcitizen1]

What was the call you made in the dark morning as a locator call?

[@Hogmister11]

Harrison hoot stick

[@rickybobbyshakeandbake4843]

Your sticking out like a sore 👍

[@Hogmister11]

Lol I know it… early season no foliage struggles

[@Pokelemon3434]

We still have a good while to turkey season im hoping my hens will get some baby’s through this spring they didn’t have any survive last year iv trapped every raccoon, possum, bobcat and coyote curious enough to check out my traps

[@Hogmister11]

That’s awesome… i wish more people would do it.. our numbers are way down

[@Pokelemon3434]

@@Hogmister11 ours are too I’m down to 4 hens and 2 gobblers anything I can do to help them I’m trying it this year

[@brandoncook2461]

what gun are you using? congrats on the bird

[@Hogmister11]

It’s the Beretta outlander nwtf series

[@brandoncook2461]

thanks i have been looking for a new one and i liked the way that gun looks

[@Hogmister11]

@@brandoncook2461 I had a Mossberg but it got stolen and I found this one at a pawnshop and I love it

[@brandoncook2461]

i have a mossberg now was just wanting something a little different. have been looking at some of the 20 gauge

[@kenthutchins1431]

Thank you Jesus is it.

[@DEVILDOG1964]

MY BERETTA A300 IS A 20 GA WHAT CHOKE DO YOU LIKE IN YOUR GUN? THX

[@Hogmister11]

Mine is the 12 gauge…it has a tru glo in it and It’s a proven choke

[@DEVILDOG1964]

WHAT CONSTRICTION?@@Hogmister11

[@Hogmister11]

I honestly don’t know I bought that gun at a pawnshop a few years ago and never took it out. I just know it’s a true glo

[@DEVILDOG1964]

NO PROBLEM GOOD LUCK THIS SPRING.@@Hogmister11

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks good luck to you as well

[@DEVILDOG1964]

WHAT GUN ARE YOU SHOOTING?

[@Hogmister11]

It’s a beretta 300 nwtf series

[@DEVILDOG1964]

THX I JUST BOUGHT A BERETTA A300 TURKEY I HAVE TO SIGHT IT IN SOON!!@@Hogmister11

[@jacksoncraddock7264]

Dude moving so much it gave me anxiety lmao

[@Hogmister11]

A lot going on in that situation.. self filming is tough .. thanks for watching

[@robertmcdonald2663]

Why were you moving around so darn much early on with birds so close??

[@Hogmister11]

Trying to get it on video for you to watch is why 👍🏻… I don’t move unless I think I can get away with it.. every situation is different and this one was a crash and burn setup where a tree was between me and the bird so i wasn’t sure what side of the tree he was gonna come on… add a video camera to the mix and it’s chaos…. Not sure if you watched the entire video but it played out ..Thanks for watching

[@charliemccarthy5854]

You got busted. Noooo. That much movement in early season woods.

[@Hogmister11]

I was fighting the tree…wasn’t sure which side he was going to come on …my hands were tied….a lot of camera equipment to mess with did not help that situation… Thanks for watching

[@jacksoncraddock7264]

It shouldn’t have made ole boy mad that he was seen by a hen 30 yards away because he was doing calisthenics behind a damn tree lmao cmon man, they can see you blink at 100 yards….

[@rickybobbyshakeandbake4843]

See when your up against a tree thay can't out line you so much

[@Hogmister11]

I always get in front but It was bad situation… struck him in range and couldn’t get in front with the camera equipment… thanks for watching

[@Tryingyourbestatwhateveryoudo]

Why was you moving so much man that gun was up and down no wander it seen you

[@Hogmister11]

Alot was going on in that situation, was caught between videoing or shooting and wasn’t sure which side of the tree it was coming on. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@Tryingyourbestatwhateveryoudo]

That turkey didn't see him until he was on top of him. You must not turkey hunt a lot. Plus he had to move the camera around another thing if you ever tried holding up a heavy shot gun for awhile. Listen man you made a great video and I love the way you said thank you Lord right after you harvested your turkey congratulations buddy you keep up the good work and don't pay any attention to jealous people

[@Hogmister11]

Thanks man I appreciate it

[@Tryingyourbestatwhateveryoudo]

@@Hogmister11 hey buddy I hunt and live in TN and I know how hard it is to self film I have tried to do it several times on turkey and deer and I always messed up so that's the first video I seen of yours and I subscribed right away and I never have subscribed to nobody else. I guess what really hooked me was when you said thank you Lord because that's exactly what I say on every deer or turkey I ever killed and your passion for the spot is what it's all about and people take advantage of that a lot these days. I have hunted in LBL a lot but I live closer to Chattanooga. If you ever wanted to come hunt with me for a couple days I promise we would have a chance because I got 2 places on public land that nobody else knows that turkey's is there and I hunt by myself also but I would film you killing the first bird. I'm not joking about this buddy. You really touched me with your hunt and praising the Lord the way you did so if you would be interested in a hunt with me tell me and I'll send you my info. Thank you and God bless

[@Hogmister11]

I appreciate that man, I always give thanks to the man upstairs cause we owe all to him…. I really appreciate the invite and would love to hunt with new people but my days are very limited due to working 60 plus hours a week but I’ll definitely keep ya in mind tho… just hit me up on Facebook or something 👍🏻 thanks again

[@jimpollard3168]

Omg, 1st get on the front side of the tree and quit moving around. You have a turkey gobbling within shotgun range and you won't stop moving. I couldn't even keep watching. Then you spooking him because of how your set up.

[@Hogmister11]

First of all, that was a jake and I could have shot him several times before I spooked him…. Second, that bird was within 50 yards when I first struck him and it was a crash and burn type of setup..no time to get in front of tree… it’s difficult when you have camera equipment…I was trying put the tree between him and I so I can get video of him…. Thanks for watching

[@bensmith8683]

Why don’t you try paying attention!! He said he basically walked into his lap. He’s carrying all kinds of equipment and hunting pressured birds on public. If you can do so much better let’s see your video. Nice calling bud and congratulations on the bird!! Keep the content coming for us addicts lol

[@shanewilkerson5128]

Love how you are quick to critique someone that is killing gobblers consistently on video!!! He already said he could have killed the 1st one. He Could not see the beard and could not get the camera on him. Plus he was on the side of a steep ridge. Not the most comfortable set especially with a camera.

[@jimpollard3168]

@@bensmith8683 whatever lol

[@jimpollard3168]

@@shanewilkerson5128 pay attention dude. I said in my post that I couldn't keep watching. That means I didn't see it all. If I see stuff happening I don't like I click off. Sry you disagree with me.